2020-12-16 Merit Appeals Board Agenda

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Merit Appeals Board December 16, 2020 consulting with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting. 7) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) A) Election of Merit Appeals Board Chair and Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2021. Note: At its meeting held on February 26, 2020, the Board postponed this matter (the election was for the current year 2020). B) Communication No. 18-02.04, from James E. Halvorson, Deputy Attorney General, transmitting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law (FOF COL) and Order concerning Communication No. 18-02, appealing an employment action (discharge during the Fire Recruit process) by the Fire Department. Based on the forgoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Merit Appeals Board orders the appeal to be dismissed. Board action required: Approval of FOF COL C) Communication No. 18-03.06, from James E. Halvorson, Deputy Attorney General, transmitting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law (FOF COL) and Order concerning Communication Nos. 18-03, 19-01, and 19-02, appealing employment actions (transfer to another fire station) by the Fire Department. Based on the forgoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Merit Appeals Board orders the appeals to be dismissed. Board action required: Approval of FOF COL D) Review of Executive Session Minutes o February 26, 2020 Executive Session The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose evaluating an officer or employee of the County of Hawai'i, where the consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and consulting with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the 4